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Divisive New Jersey law accelerates affordable housing boom
New Jersey towns rushed to approve housing plans before a state deadline, fueling a residential building boom tied to affordable housing mandates.
U.S. metro areas seeing more transit-oriented housing projects
Cities nationwide are expanding development of transit-oriented housing to boost affordability, reduce vehicle use, and meet growing demand for walkable, mixed-income communities.
Affordable housing plan on track in historic Portland district
A seven-to-eight-story building with approximately 143 rent-restricted units is proposed for a site in the East Portland/Grand Avenue Historic District.
Portland鈥檚 new single-staircase rule faces big hurdles
The city now allows single-staircase buildings as tall as four stories, but a fire access rule may make most projects unbuildable, one designer warns.
Portland to offer $7 million for office-to-housing projects
The city is preparing to offer incentives to developers for projects to convert vacant office buildings into multifamily ones.
Team breaks ground on Citizen Apartments in downtown Salem
Construction of a six-story, 105-unit development at a Salem site that formerly held a city hall has begun. Completion is expected in spring 2027.
Ground broken on El Nido housing project in Lake Oswego
The $32 million affordable housing project is being supported by Metro bond money. The building will have 54 affordable units and one manager's unit.
PSU planning new dorm building for first-year students
The proposal calls for a six-story, 550-bed building on the Portland State University campus. Amenities would include restrooms within units.
Affordable housing planned at Willow Creek transit hub
Mercy Housing and IRCO are developing a 118-unit building with an early learning center on TriMet property in Hillsboro.
Grants Pass settles lawsuit on homeless camping sites
The city of Grants Pass will provide 150 ADA-compliant camping spaces in a settlement with Disability Rights Oregon over rules for homeless camping.
Portland moves to unify housing policy and strategy
City officials are aiming to create a unified housing strategy to align policies on homelessness, development, zoning, and anti-displacement by Dec. 1.
Portland awards $23M for affordable housing upgrades
Seven Portland housing projects will share $23M to preserve 484 affordable units with upgrades in safety, energy efficiency, and livability.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
